TLDR Body hair can be used for hair transplants when scalp hair is insufficient.
The document discussed the use of follicular unit excision (FUE) to harvest body hair for transplantation, offering an alternative donor source for individuals with insufficient scalp hair. Body hair transplants (BHTs) became a viable option for patients with advanced hair loss, allowing for the use of body and beard hair to augment scalp donor hair. The characteristics of body hair, such as length, caliber, and growth cycles, differed from scalp hair, and these traits were maintained post-transplantation. While BHT expanded possibilities for hair restoration, its success varied among patients and was contingent on the availability of adequate body hair.
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May 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Body hair transplantation is an effective method for restoring hair in people with severe baldness and limited scalp donor hair.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Body and beard hair can be used for hair restoration in severely bald patients, but the technique is complex and costly.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Body and beard hair can be used for hair transplants in baldness treatment but keep their original color and curl.
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February 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
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September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The place where hair is transplanted can affect its growth and survival rates.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The recipient site can affect the growth and survival of transplanted hair but not its thickness.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” October 2007 in “Springer eBooks”
